Shuts off when i put it in gear

1998 SATURN SW2
346,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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UNCLEBIFF
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My car starts right up, idles just fine but shuts off when i put it in gear.
Mar 16, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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MIKE H R
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Check and see if you are getting power to the neutral safety switch. works similar to a neutral safety switch in a standard shift car. also, check the wires under the car and make sure they are tight and clean. This may or may not hep but it is a good place to start.
Mar 17, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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